Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure in Universities and Higher Educational Institutions (FIST) Program

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About

The Scheme “Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST)” is intended to provide basic infrastructure and enabling facilities for promoting R&D activities in new and emerging areas and attracting fresh talents in universities & other educational institutions. This scheme supports under four levels, Level-0, Level-1, Level-2 and Level-3

Eligibility Criteria

For University / Degree awarding Academic Institutions, the support will be considered for the 'Department / School / Center' as a unit. All Science (including Medical & Agriculture) and Engineering Departments/ Centres having strong PG research programs which have existed for at least 3 years or more in universities and other higher educational institutions recognized or regulated by UGC/ AICTE and/or MHRD/ State Education Department based, are eligible seeking support for the 1st time

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Funding Organization

Funding Agency

Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Quick Information

Programme Type

Research and Development

Focus Area

All Science Disciplines

Purpose

Infrastructure

Duration

5 Years

Fellowship / Financial Assistance

Level-0 : Up to Rs 1.50 Crore Level-1: Up to Rs 3.0 Crores Level-2 : Up to Rs 5.0 Crores Level-3 : Up to Rs 10.0 Crores

Application Method

Online

Status

Active

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